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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,029.81, 4,535.87 and 1,776.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,029.81, 4,535.87 and 1,776.60 is: 2,659.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,029.81 : 4,535.87 = 1,776.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,029.81/4,535.87 = 1,776.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,029.81x = 4,535.87 × 1,776.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,029.81x = 8,058,417.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,058,417.76/3,029.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,659.71

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